Massive rains from Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue around the Southeast. Cleanup continued Sunday from a storm that killed at least 64 people and knocked out power to millions.

NORTH CAROLINA ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Governor Cooper has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and property across the state through Saturday morning.

Federal and state officials are rushing to airlift supplies to battered mountain communities in western North Carolina, where the storm left behind damaged water systems, washed-out roads and downed power lines.